Strawberry Pretzel Salad
- Prepare the Bacon:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Line a baking sheet with tin foil and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let the bacon cool until crispy. Crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flaxseed oil, balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mixed greens, arugula, and the crumbled bacon. Toss gently to mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve:
- Divide the salad evenly among four plates.
- Top each serving with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of crushed pretzels for a crunchy finish.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and savor this delightful balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy goodness!
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Ingredients:
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1cup arugula | |
0.5 avocado cubed | |
6slices bacon | |
3tablespoons balsamic vinegar | |
0.25 cucumber halved, sliced | |
0.25cup flax seed oil | |
2cups spring greens mixed | |
4servings bell pepper | |
0.5cup pretzels crushed | |
4servings salt | |
0.5cup strawberries sliced | |
2tablespoons grain mustard whole |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Bacon
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). | 2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer. | 3. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through. | 4. Remove from the oven and let the bacon cool until crispy. Crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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2.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together flaxseed oil, balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
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3.
Assemble the Salad
1. In a large salad bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mixed greens, arugula, and the crumbled bacon. Toss gently to mix. | 2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
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4.
Serve
1. Divide the salad evenly among four plates. | 2. Top each serving with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of crushed pretzels for a crunchy finish.
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5.
Enjoy
Serve immediately and savor this delightful balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy goodness!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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